Bachelor of Science in Communication: Audio/Radio Production

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Audio/Radio Production: Bachelor of Science

Communication Studies: Bachelor of Science

Media Management: Bachelor of Science

Public Relations: Bachelor of Science

Television and Digital Film Design and Production: Bachelor of Science

Minor in Communication

NOTE: Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment.
Current students should check their college catalog.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication: Audio/Radio Production

Requirements may differ according to date of enrollment. Current students should check their college catalog.

Communication Core: 15.5 credit hours

Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
COMM 101	Fundamentals of Communication	3
COMM 102	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 105	Public Speaking	3
COMM 155	Rhetoric of Vision and Sound	3
COMM 199	Communication Orientation (required for new freshmen only)	.5
COMM 201	Rhetoric and Criticism	3

Audio/Radio Production Major: 40.5 credit hours (including core requirements)

Development of conceptual, aesthetic, and technical skills in audio production for radio and other media. Focus is on listening and the creative use of sound to engage an audience through the selection and use of voice, music, and ambiance. Applications to commercial and public service announcements, news, documentary, drama, music programming, audio art, and audio for television, theater and film.

Communication Core plus 25 credit hours - at least 12 credit hours at Fredonia

Group A - Major Core - 16 credit hours
COMM 251	Audio Production	3
COMM 351	Intermediate Radio Production	3
COMM 420	Communication Law and Ethics	3
and one of the following:
COMM 200	Electronic Media Writing
or COMM 361	Script Writing for Video, Film and Radio	3
and one of the following:
COMM 395	Radio News	4
COMM 451	Radio Documentaries	4
COMM 456	Radio Programming and Production	4
Group B - Major Electives - 9 credit hours - choose three of the following:
COMM 110/112/114	Desktop Presentation, Desktop Video and Desktop Audio - 1 credit each for a total of 3
COMM 221	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 222	Principles of Public Relations	3
COMM 312	Multimedia Integrations	3
COMM 350	Telecommunication Technology	3
COMM 375	Media Criticism	3
COMM 386	International Films	3
COMM 385	International Media	3
COMM 400	Broadcast Station Operations	3